It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sparta had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-41 victory over the Baraboo Thunderbirds. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Thunderbirds recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Tiana Leis
| 02/25/25 vs Baraboo | 18 |
| 02/14/25 @ Tomah | 16 |
| 01/07/25 @ Onalaska | 16 |
| 12/17/24 vs La Crosse Logan | 16 |
| 12/28/24 vs Adams-Friendship | 15 |
| + 18 more games |
Sparta was led to victory by Tiana Leis and Elexa Jones. Leis almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards, while Jones to rack up 20 points and three steals. Sparta is 4-1 when Leis posts 15 or more points, but 8-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Church, who posted four points.
Sparta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Sparta pushed their record up to 12-13 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games. As for Baraboo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season.
Sparta will challenge DeForest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Baraboo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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